Playa Hermosa
Central Pacific, Costa Rica · Beach break
Local time — · Sunrise 05:33 · Sunset 17:15
Reading the ocean.
SWELLRADAR is requesting a verified marine run for Playa Hermosa.
Spot intelligence.
Hermosa is substantially more powerful than nearby Jacó. Treat it as an exposed performance beach, not a general learner zone.
Profile source · Visit Costa Rica surf guideProfile geometry
Swell axis SSW · 210°
Offshore wind from NNE · Advanced profile
Wave
Powerful left + right peaks
Shifting black-sand banks
Swell window
S–SW
0.9–2.8 m offshore ranking band
Clean wind
NE–E offshore · early
Applied to wind scoring
Tide window
Mid tide · bank dependent
Qualitative timing guidance
Field guide
Read the break.
Character · setup · local read
Field guide
Read the break.
Character
01Playa Hermosa is defined by powerful left + right peaks over shifting black-sand banks. The shape can change with swell angle, period and the active section, so the live score should always be paired with a visual check from shore.
Best setup
02S–SW swell, ne–e offshore · early and mid tide · bank dependent form the profile baseline. SWELLRADAR treats 0.9–2.8 m as a working range, not a guarantee of breaking-wave size.
Lineup read
03This is an advanced profile: positioning, entry and exit should be assessed before committing. Pay particular attention to heavy shorebreak, strong rips, fast size escalation. Local signs and advice always take priority.
Know before you paddle
Live conditions and local advice always override this profile.
Optional community layerRecent surfer reportsVoluntary and potentially incomplete. Not used for the forecast or Surf Score.
The break
Beach break
Advanced. Works best with S–SW swell.
Timing
NE–E offshore · early
Mid tide · bank dependent. Re-check local observations and the lineup before you paddle out.
Data note
Model data unavailable
SWELLRADAR withholds numerical conditions, scores and surf windows until a quality-checked marine forecast is available.